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United Church women meet in Rockwood A LOOK BACK into the past the pupils of S S No 5 Eden Mills Front row left to right Fred Tolton Bill Gavin Jackie Bnnklow Bill Hamilton Cecil Tolton Don Watson Second row left to right John Hobson Ruth Bnnklow Norma Hobson Watson Sylvia Gavin Gail Hamilton Donna Mcpherson Alan Bnnklow Cliff Nonsh Third row left to right Jim Howieson Ken Barry Hobson Doug Eleanor McAlpine Barbara Howieson Joanne Kerr Back row to Mabel Thomas June Cox Audrey Burrows Darlene Hamilton the music teacher teacher Miss Gordon Caroline Funk Don Don Forbes Cole Deny permission for trailer Powell will not be allowed to put a mobile home on his Tenth Line horse farm Mr Powell appeared be fore township council last Tuesday night re questing permission to have thetralleronhis property He explained his farm had grown and he needs a hired hand but he continued hired hands arc hard to come by if lodging is not available for them Mr Powell said he pre ferred a married man Deputy Reeve Henry asked Mr Powell how large a trailer was needed The horse rancher told him a trailer no smaller than ft by ft Councillor Dave wondered if Mr Powell had tried renting a house in Rock wood for the hlrd hand The council was told Good foods WI subject The first meeting of the Rock long Women Institute this season was held at the home of Mrs J Benham Everton on day Septembers Therewere members and one guest present The president Mrs Mitchell welcomed everone and read a- poem entitled Giant Sunflower The secretary Mrs J Glen den ntng read the minutes of June meeting and the treasurer Mrs A gave her report The roll call was Name a field of agricultural re search There were some interesting responses The program for the H club for the fall season is Featuring Fruit and the leaders for this course are Mrs A and Miss Helen Boyne There was mention of a quilting course in October and it was decided to leave it over until the next meeting whin it was hoped more members would be present The annual Women Institute convention is to be held at Park Kitchener on November and Guest speaker was Mrs Lambert the Federation of convener for the district who spoke on I- ceding the family what they require not what they desire She asked questions regarding Canada Rules and a discussion followed on foods that were good for the whole family Mrs C thanked her for coming and for giving such interesting points to consider A delicious lunch was then served by the hostess had not been looked into but the man did try to rent an apartment in but no one wants to live in an ment Mr Powell said As for renting a house in Rock wood Mr Powell said he does not want to rent on a yearly basis because a lease can be broken or not renewed at any time and does not offer him the security he seeks Council discussed the matter later in the meeting and decided against a mobile home Mr said a tier should be sent to Mr Powell explaining that the township by laws cover the situation and expressly forbid a second dwelling on one lot Mr Powell owns of land with a racetrack for his horses Building By Mrs The importance of women in society in the first century was much en chanced by the Gospel writer Luke stated Mrs Florence Trousdale Formerly women were merely considered chattels but Luke shows by his choice of subjects for his gospel that women were Important to our Lord Using passages from Luke several readers assisted Mrs Trousdale in a review of the writings including Mary and Martha and the woman healed on the Sabbath at the United Church Women meeting This was thf first meeting of the new season and it began on the first day of the fall season too In reviewing the activities of the past summer satisfaction was expressed over the successful outcome of the annual an celebration also the Dominion day booth was a worthwhile venture fin an dally A further event planned by the women is the annual evening rummage sale on September donations were requested Later a time for sharing favorite thoughts was given and several members made contributions Mrs Verna Root chose a portion from Pierre Berton writings He spoke of Christ as one of the better influences which have shaped mankind Without It we would be poorer it shows up the differences between east and west and through Its teach we are to love all man kind as brothers These con have become a part of our heritage Man needs the trees stated Mrs Daisy Kingshott In a survey about the ever increasing size of the Sahara desert it was discovered that the removal of native shrubs and grasses by the natives and their animals Is the main Kerry Chalmers Rummage sale at Rock wood United church on Tuesday September it Fall and winter clothing books toys and mis Donations ire welcome Phone or bowling leigue is looking for team members If you are interested contact Pirkmson at or at The league bowls at Sports man in Parking problems sensed by council Sunshine club meets receives fair invitation permits down Building permits arc down over per cent from this time last year In Eramosa township according to building inspector Glen Mr attended the township council meeting last Tuesday evening md explained that be feels this is due to the state of the He also noted he did not foresee any increase in permits as the cost of building will soon be going up an of per house due to cost of lumber paint electricians etc Assistant is hired Robert Slater of St Hoik wood was hired by township eouncil last evening lobe the issist officer township council fears parking may become a problem at the Teddy Bears restaurant their monthly meeting last Tuesday building in spec tor by law enforcement officer Glen said there w is room for ingle parking letwetn the road and the building something which is forbidden in the issuing of permit last year Mr reba however ad nutted the restaurant owners cinnot police the area and someone watching where the customers park He suggested maybe posts by chain would the problem He said lie did not feel the owners were inviting customers to in forbidden zones ind not see the sense in putting no parking signs People will still park he Council instructed Mr Creba to ask the restaurant owners to discourage parking on the road allowance Council looked at the building plans filed with the township office Councillor Dive said the plans were not the ones shown to them when the owners were applying for a building permit Reeve Bill and Deputy Reeve Henry BUILD NOW DISCOUNTS reason for the current creep ing of the desert The present dust bowl Is causing star vation where once wheat fields grew Did you know that the desert was not always barren she queried It is a man made disaster We must leam to respect God creation What does It mean when we soy someone Is religious asked Mrs Drijber Some people think that they attend church and obey the Golden Rule they will be fit for Heaven they also feel it only right that God will spare them from the disasters which befall others This self Ish notion is not what the Bible teaches Presence in their everyday tasks they can cope because they know they can have help to over come sorrow and failure if they believe in the doctrines the church teaches The rine of Incarnation is too difficult for our minds to understand but must be accepted by true believers Calvin said The Bible is the spectacles we put on to see what is already there We have a supernatural God To be truly religious we know He exists A quiz on doctrines brought back memories of communicants classes long ago The next meeting will be held at the home or Mrs Vera Patterson The Acton Free Press Wednesday Sept 14 B11 Education Sunday is observed by church He praised the dedication of tf and suggested that parents have a responsibility to prepare their children In proper discipline and their introduction to the basic Teachers should not be faced with this responsibility after the child enters school ac cording to Mr Education Sunday was ob served In Rockwood United Church last Sunday Members of the Wellington county board of education and the administration and teaching staff of Centennial and public school were invited to attend Doug Hogarth of the attended the ser vice Grant principal of Centennial read the lesson and Keith Black a teacher at Acton high school sang a solo Garfield II Rees gave on Inspiring speech on the relationship of the Christian church and education his theme Pillars of Civilizations Permits issued Building permits valued at were issued in Acton during the month of August Two permits were issued for residential alteration repair and addition totalling 750 One permit was granted for a residential garage totalling and one swimming pool permit was issued valued at Were Moving to larger facilities 715 Main St E as of Nov 177 Sa P Same Service Main Street East Milton 2474 WHYPAYRENT Eg MONTHLY TO QUALIFIED PURCHASERS PRINCIPAL INTEREST TAXES YOU CAN OWN A SPACIOUS 2 OR 3 BEDROOMJOMNIUM FROM DOWN MILTON TOWERS A pot luck lunch was the first meeting of the season for the Sunshine club last Thursday A wonderful variety of food was provided by the mem and everyone enjoyed their lunch A short business discussion was held and Saunders of the was present to invite all members to a trip to the Royal Winter on November 11 After a community sing song with Mrs Vera Black at the piano games followed with eight tables or euchre and two tables playing A happy afternoon came to an end Dont forget the next meeting on September at two m in the town hall DANCING Every Saturday 9 pm to 1 am at the Acton Legion FALL FAIR DANCE Sat Sept Featuring The Camilla Show land ENTERTAINMENT IN LOUNGE EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AM RACEWAY HARNESS RACING Post Time Thursday Evening Sunday Afternoons Trtactor Exactor Wagering Ah- Conditioned ClubHousa Club GUELPH SUBURBAN OFFICIAL PLAN PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held to discuss a pro posed amendment to the and Suburban Official Plan at the Guelph Twp Municipal Offices 6 On County Road 301 Commencing At 830 PM on Thursday Sept 15 1977 The purpose of this public meeting is to hear ob jections and support regarding a proposed amend to remove the reference to unique and demonstrated hardship Sub clause i of Section 5 21 1 of the Official Plan Inquiries regarding this proposed amendment may be directed to SecretaryTreasurer Guelph and Suburban Planning Board 33 Woolwich Street Guelph Ontario ACTON FALL FAIR Sept 16 17 18 At Acton Park Friday Night Sept 16th COUNTRY WESTERN PROGRAM East Wind Special Guests Crowning of Miss Acton Fair Band Concert 30 to 8 Hall Exhibits Midway Poulttv ADMISSION Adults High School Studonts 2 Public School Students Children SI Senior Citizens FREE with I D Card ParkmgSI 50 Saturday Sept 17th Largo Parade 3 Bands Beef Barbecue Livestock Sheep Show Baby Show Midway Pony Horse Show Heavy Horse Show Harness Ponies Poultry ADMISSION Adults High School Studonts Children FREE Senior Citizens FREE with I Card Parking 50 Fair Night Dance at the arena Featuring GARRISON S of Canada top Disco Bandi Admission 5 per person Men Shirt Tie Ladies Dross or Pant Suit Advance Ticket Sales for Saturday Night Fair Dance Sept 17th to The Garrisons on sale at the Village Variety Shop Mill Street East Acton Limited Tickets Available Sunday Sept 18th Western Horse Show English Horse Show Heavy Horso Pull Poultry Exhibits Midway Old Tyme Fiddlers Contest Tractor Pull ADMISSION Adult High School Studonts Public School Students Senior Citizens FREE with ID Card Parking 1 SO